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Miles Canyon Hikes & Summer Programs

Through our free guided hikes and other programming at Miles Canyon, we help visitors and locals alike learn about conservation by exploring nature. We also offer a glimpse into the First Nations history of the area and the Klondike Gold Rush. See human and natural history come to life before your eyes as you explore and learn with our trail guide interpreters.

Created at the Canyon

Enjoy the works created by six local artists exhibited at the Yukon Arts Centre Community Gallery.

The artists created original works of art outdoors, inspired by the culturally and ecologically significant landscape of Miles Canyon and the Yukon River.

Created at the Canyon is an outdoors art event celebrating artistic perspectives on nature and history in the Yukon, hosted by the Yukon Conservation Society (YCS). Since 1980, YCS has provided free interpretive natural and historical hikes to connect communities, people, and individuals to the environment. YCS has hosted an “art on the trails” event at Miles Canyon since 2012.

This project is made possible through the assistance of Arts Fund, Department of Tourism and Culture, Jeanie Dendys, Minister. Thank you also to these sponsors of Created at the Canyon and the Yukon Conservation Society Interpretation Program:
Government of Yukon
Government of Canada
City of Whitehorse Recreation Grant
Yukon Arts Centre

Free Guided Nature Hikes: Miles Canyon to Canyon City
Two-hour nature and history hikes leaving daily from Miles Canyon in the summer months.Hikes will run THURSDAY JUNE 18th to SATURDAY AUGUST 15th, 2020
When: 2pm - Tuesday through Saturday
Where: Meet at the Robert Lowe Suspension Bridge below the Miles Canyon parking lot

Due to current COVID-19 restrictions groups will be limited to ten people (including the two Trail Guides).

Our two-hour, easy walking hikes are fun for avid nature enthusiasts, hikers and families alike. Learn about the Gold Rush, First Nations history, geology, plants, animals and so much more! Hikes leave from the bridge during the summer, rain or shine. Wear sturdy footwear, dress for the weather, and bring your own water and snacks – Miles Canyon has no facilities except an outhouse. We practice Leave No Trace principles on the trail. Special themed hikes with guest leaders will take place periodically throughout the summer.

No registration is required for any of our hikes - just show up on time at Miles Canyon Bridge! Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to attend.

No transportation is provided to the Canyon. The Canyon is not serviced by public transit. It is a long walk (7.3 km or approx. one and a half hours) from downtown.

Six local artists created original work in Miles Canyon. Artwork will be exhibited August 2nd - September 1st 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday at the Northern Front Studio, Waterfront Station (curved roof bldg)